Active adults and retirees looking for age-restricted communities in Vermont can find quaint neighborhoods with New England charm, white-steeple churches, and family farms. Vermont offers a four-season climate with green rolling hills during the summer to red and orange autumn foliage. With great healthcare facilities nearby, cultural attractions and plenty of outdoor activities, active adults can find a comfortable home within a 55+ community in Vermont.

Climate & Geography

Vermont has a humid continental climate with mild to hot summers, wet springs, cool autumns, and cold winters. The annual average temperature in Vermont is approximately 43 degrees. Active adult communities within the rural northeastern part of Vermont experience temperatures ten degrees colder than the southern part of the state during the winter months. The annual snowfall averages between 60 to 100 inches depending on the elevation.

Vermont is 9,614 square miles with 365 square miles made up of water and is located in the New England region of the U.S. Vermont is bordered by the Connecticut River and New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, Massachusetts to the south, and areas in Canada to the north.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Active adult communities in Vermont enjoy plenty of recreation from outdoor activities like hiking the foothills of the Green Mountains in the Montpelier area to golfing at the Jay Peak Championship Golf Course. Winter in Vermont is a snow lovers paradise with 19 alpine ski resorts, 30 cross-country touring centers, and more than 6,000 acres of alpine terrain.

Residents living in 55+ communities in Vermont can also get a dose of culture by visiting historic sites like President Chester Arthur’s childhood home, Chimney Point State Historic Site, Mount Independence, and Bennington Battle Monument. There are also variety of museums to please many active adults, such as Bennington Museum, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center, and Shelburne Museum.

Age-targeted neighborhoods in Vermont also enjoy scenic farmlands and farmer’s markets that provide fresh produce, organic dairy products, and delicious maple syrup. There are more than 85 farmer’s markets during the summer months that are sure to delight adults aged 55 and better.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Vermont is generally higher than the national average at 16.7%, but it’s still lower than other nearby states like New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. Income taxes are at 8.95% and Social Security income is often also taxed. Median home prices in Vermont are in the low to mid $200,000 range and home values have gone up 1.8% over the past year.

Healthcare

Age-restricted communities throughout Vermont have great healthcare facilities nearby. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Vermont Medical Center are part of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock healthcare system, which have satellite relationships that bring specialists to local hospitals and health centers throughout Vermont. Central Vermont Medical Center has 30 primary care and specialty departments in Berlin, VT.